Scores killed as youths, Fulanis clash in Plateau

Some youths and Fulanis in the Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau have reportedly clashed, leading to the death of scores of people.

It was gathered that some buses were carrying Fulani heading towards Rukuba Road while Irigwe people and other sympathisers were waiting for the corpses of six of their people who were recently killed by suspected herdsmen in an attack for funeral before the fight broke out.

Spokesman of the Plateau State Police Command, ASP Gabriel Ogaba who confirmed the incident said, “Yes, there was unrest at Rukuba Road of Jos North LGA.

“Security personnel have been deployed to the area and have taken charge.

“At the moment the area is calm and residents are going about their lawful businesses.

“Details about what happened will be communicated shortly,” he added.

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